Roast Beef Smørrebrød with Danish Remoulade and Crispy Shallots
A classic Danish Smørrebrød (Nordic open sandwich) featuring hearty rye bread, roast beef, curry remoulade sauce and crispy shallots.
Servings: 4 open sandwiches
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
For the Smørrebrød:
- 4 thin slices dense rye bread such as rugbrød
- Butter for spreading preferably salted
- A handful or two of baby arugula leaves or other small lettuces
- 8-10 slices roast beef thinly sliced
- Danish Remoulade recipe follows
- Crispy Fried Shallots or store bought cripsy onions, such as the Lars brand
For the Danish Remoulade:
- ½ cup prepared mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons skyr or greek yogurt
- 1 heaping teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon capers coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons dill pickles finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¾ teaspoon curry powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Danish Remoulade: Combine ingredients together in a small bowl. Stir until incorporated.
- Assemble the Smørrebrød: Transfer bread slices to a clean work surface. Butter the bread. Top each slice with a handful of lettuce and a couple of slices of roast beef. Spoon a generous dollop of the Danish Remoulade on top. Sprinkle with Crispy Fried Shallots. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1361mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 2mg
